By Independent News Roundup
Donald Trump has taken his most aggressive step yet toward one of his most controversial ambitions: bringing Greenland under U.S. control.
Just days before Christmas, Trump appointed a special envoy for Greenland, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, signaling that this is no longer rhetorical posturing—but an active geopolitical campaign. Europe reacted with outrage. Denmark flatly refused. The European Union declared full solidarity with Greenland. And yet, Washington pressed forward anyway.
So why is Trump pushing this now? And why Greenland?
In this video, we break down who Jeff Landry really is, why Trump chose a loyalist over a career diplomat, and what this appointment signals about America’s changing approach to power. We explore the three core theories behind Trump’s Greenland push—from Monroe Doctrine 2.0, to Arctic military strategy, to the island’s vast reserves of oil, gas, and rare earth minerals that are critical for the global tech and defense industries.
Greenland isn’t just ice and isolation. It sits at the heart of the Arctic power struggle, controls future shipping routes between Asia and Europe, and occupies a strategic position for missile defense systems like Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome.” In a world moving toward multipolar competition, Greenland may be one of the most valuable pieces of territory on Earth.
But there’s a catch: Greenlanders don’t want to be American—even as many support independence from Denmark. And that raises an uncomfortable question: what happens if diplomacy fails?
This video explains why Greenland has suddenly become a top U.S. priority, why Europe is alarmed, and why this move could redefine Arctic geopolitics, NATO unity, and global power projection for years to come.
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